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North Dakota Authorization to Receive a Certified Copy (SFN 58698)

Official state formOther requestsForm SFN 58698Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026

Notarized one-time authorization that lets another person request a birth, death or fetal death record for the person authorizing. It goes with the signed request form to Vital Records.

Who can use this form

  • A person entitled to the record, authorizing a designee
  • A parent entitled to the record, authorizing a designee
  • The authorization is one-time and must be notarized

What to send with it

  • The authorization, notarized
  • A fully completed birth, death or fetal death request form, signed by the designee
  • A clear copy of the designee's current government-issued photo ID

Where to send it

Mail to
Vital Records 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 325 Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
State fee
Not provided
Typical processing
Not provided
Form revision
07-2019
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